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Tsavo day trip
The tour guide/driver was very nice and gave us time to observe the animals and take pictures.. All in all the one day tour was super...
Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–9 hours
- Price from
- $150 / person
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- DE, DE, DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel
Description
A 1-day safari to Tsavo East National Park is a popular option for travelers staying along the Kenyan coast, particularly in Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi. The compact, "dawn-to-dusk" itinerary provides an excellent opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife, including the famous "red elephants," in a short amount of time Tsavo national park is famous for big families of Elephants, buffaloes and Lions.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $150
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $70
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $250.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tsavo National Park East
This exciting tour begins by a complimentary hotel pick up either from the north or south coast hotels. After a brief introduction, your depart from your hotel to the Tsavo East national park. You will drive for 3 hours and start your game drives as soon as you enter the main gate. Later afternoon game drives before leaving the park at around 2.00pm and head back to your coastal hotel with a lot of memories. You will enjoy hot lunch on the way back at a restaurant to be suggested by the driver. Tsavo East Facts The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilomtere long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Round trip Transportation
Game drives in search of the Big Five
Not included
Tips or Gratuities
kids pay half
Pickup Locations & Times
Homes and apartments
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
8 reviews
How it compares in Mombasa
- No. 43 by number of reviews among 292 tours in Mombasa
- Starting price $150 is 19% below the typical $185 for tours of similar length in Mombasa
Excurgo comparison of 292 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park take?
Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park lasts about 7–9 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park cost?
Prices start at $150 per person for this Mombasa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $250. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM.
How much does Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $70, adults from $150. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Homes and apartments Pickup points include Ogalis K Coast Hotel, Kenya Bay Beach Hotel.
What languages is Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, DE, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, IT, FR, FR, FR, ES, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Mombasa & Diani: Group Day Trips to Tsavo Park worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
8
Disappointing
An absolute cheek; we paid a surcharge for admission after we had already paid €109 per person. It was not stated on the website and was not refunded to me after endless back-and-forth in email correspondence with the provider. The tour itself was not really good; the guide drove continuously at at least. 60 km/h so that you didn't really see anything of the animals. The guide was very taciturn and had no knowledge about any of the animals and nature. I would never book through here again and still want my money back. Through local providers, we had a significantly better trip where we saw many animals and received tons of information.
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Tsave East day trip
It was good. I think the Tsavo East day trip is a little less intrusive than most Safari experiences, which is good for the creatures. We saw lionesses, giraffes (up close), gazelles (up close), zebras, ostriches, elephants, ostriches, and other really pretty flying birds in their natural habitat. I think an overnight trip would be better if you really want to see more. Not bad for my first Safari experience.
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Tsavo east day trip
The booking process with Bufallo tours for our Tsavo day trip was smooth & the driver assigned to us was Nicholas wachira. He was very professional and prompt throughout the whole trip. He picked us up on time and dropped us back in Mombasa on time as well. Through the trip he was a tour guide as well and that was so nice of him. While at tsavo east, we saw some animals, not all because 1 day is not enough to see or go through the whole park honestly but our driver was good enough to make the experience memorable for us and for that we're grateful.
A
Tsavo wildlife
Tiring but brilliant. Saw so much wildlife and food at restaurant was lovely and tasty. Set by a waterhole.
J
Trip did not happen
The trip did not happen as there was not enough people and i am still waitinf dor my promised refund.
V
1 Day Safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East.
Great Safari experience, went from Mombasa to Tsavo East for a 1 day tour. Saw all types of animals, and learned a lot from our great guide, Edward.
S
Accurate and experienced guide!
Had a great 1 day safari to Tsavo East. We saw beautiful animals and our guide really did his best to find many, unfortunately it was already too hot for the lions when we arrived and they did not show themselves. The drive back to Diani Beach was even more adventurous, but our driver couldn't do anything about that. I now know that I can change a tire during the Mombasa ferry crossing! Thanks Mike for the good care and safe ride. Suzanne and Robin
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